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A Minnesota nonprofit has helped thousands of students succeed since 2008 by matching them with free tutors. Now Volunteers in Education is looking for community members to join its growing network of volunteer tutors.
In Fairmont, Minnesota, over 200 volunteers power programs that feed families, take seniors fishing, and support elderly residents. These everyday heroes prove small towns run on big hearts.
Over 13,500 volunteers donated their time to protect Minnesota's natural resources in 2025, contributing work valued at $9 million. From planting trees to teaching firearm safety, these everyday heroes are keeping Minnesota wild.
When the food bank truck arrives in Hallock, Minnesota, a chain reaction begins. Within 30 minutes, up to 50 volunteers—from high school students to farmers—spring into action to unload 5,000 pounds of food for their community.
When Sarah Haraldson saw people released from detention without phones or warm coats, she and other volunteers created Haven Watch to help them get home safely. Six weeks later, the grassroots group continues providing rides, burner phones, and essential support to detainees leaving the Minneapolis facility.
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
When wildfires forced evacuations in northern Minnesota, neighbors didn't wait for official help. They transformed a downtown theater into a full-service resource hub in just 12 hours.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
After four years of searching for an affordable place to call home, Josie Klinzing broke ground on a house she'll help build herself in Ely, Minnesota. Habitat for Humanity and local volunteers are turning her dream into reality.
When a Minnesota cemetery lost its only full-time employee, volunteers stepped up to maintain 58 acres for families visiting loved ones. CHS employees in rain suits proved that community care still thrives.
A traveling art studio on wheels is bringing creative joy to communities across southern Minnesota, powered entirely by volunteers. This summer's "Rockin' America" theme celebrates 250 years of American creativity with hands-on projects anyone can take home.
A small Minnesota town's beloved food festival runs on something more valuable than tacos: 200 community volunteers who spend nearly a year planning every detail. What looks like a simple Saturday celebration takes months of quiet dedication behind the scenes.
A Minnesota city is making it easier for residents to green their neighborhoods with a state-funded program that covers everything from digging to education. One hundred new trees will go into the ground this May thanks to community volunteers.
Dozens of volunteers spent their Saturday scrubbing seats and sorting equipment at Minnesota's State Street Theater, bringing new life to a beloved community space. From retired teachers to high school students, people of all ages showed up to help keep the historic venue running.
A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.
When Minneapolis volunteers broke down mid-delivery, their tow truck driver did something unexpected: he helped them finish their grocery run first. The volunteers serve families too afraid to leave home during recent ICE crackdowns.
A New York hospice volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping the organization thrive, while two others were named Volunteers of the Year. Hospice of Orleans celebrated their volunteers during National Volunteer Week with heartfelt recognition.
Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.
When a massive snowstorm buried the Twin Cities, volunteer snow angels grabbed their shovels and helped 139 neighbors who couldn't dig out alone. Two grassroots groups are still clearing driveways for seniors and recovering residents, proving Minnesotans show up when neighbors need help most.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
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